1973 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1973 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, both 1973 Alfa Romeo Giulia and 1973 Chevrolet Corvette were released in the same year (1973). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1973 Chevrolet Corvette (386 Nm) has 282 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (104 Nm). This means 1973 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1973 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Chevrolet |
Model | Giulia | Corvette |
Year Released | 1973 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1289 cc | 5735 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 104 Nm | 386 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 88.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Top Speed | 160 km/hour | 199 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1220 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2500 mm |